Ps 205 Clarion vs Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 205 Clarion
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,093 students
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Brooklyn · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
721 students
| Measure | Ps 205 Clarion Brooklyn, New York | Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #858 of 2,536 | #1594 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14674 of 50,301 | #29028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,093 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 71% | – |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 205 Clarion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 44.4).
- •Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 79.5%).
- •Ps 205 Clarion is the larger school with 1,093 students compared with 721.
- •Ps 205 Clarion is a public school while Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 205 Clarion better than Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 205 Clarion ranks higher (65.2 vs 44.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ps 205 Clarion and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 205 Clarion: 1,093. Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 205 Clarion and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst rank in New York?
Ps 205 Clarion is 858th of 2,536 and Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is 1594th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).